Rock Suite

Having trouble persuading your hipster boyfriend of the merits of a five-star weekend in London? A new suite in the Cumberland Hotel is just made for romantic getaways with the man who fancies himself a bit of a muso...

Rock legend Jimi Hendrix was a frequent visitor to the Cumberland during his heyday, and gave his final interview in the room before his death in 1970. Thus, the eponymous suite has been designed to celebrate both his music and the psychedelic era in which he rocked out.

Decked out in loud rainbow colours - quite the opposite of the muted hues we're used to in swish hotels - and with an immense Hendrix tribute mural across the wall behind the broad, king-sized bed, this is not a suite for the faint-hearted. Think plush fake fur, along with piles of shiny pillows, a low-slung white leather couch and (naturally) a shag rug. It's all very sexy and luxe.

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The walls are hung with photos of Hendrix and framed articles about him...and there's even a guitar mounted on the wall if you (or your boy) fancies a Hendrix-style strum. And in proper rock star style, there are gorgeous views of Hyde Park over Marble Arch to enjoy when you wake up.

But there are plenty of modern touches alongside the retro vibe, including a bathroom the size of most London flats and a giant plasma television on a swivel so that it can be viewed comfortably from the bed or the living space...plus the room is non-smoking, so you don't need to worry about any purple haze.

As part of the Hendrix package, the hotel is currently offering a bottle of Jack Daniels, evening turndown treat and complimentary breakfast, as well as a £10 donation to the Jimi Hendrix Foundation, for £399, based on two people sharing. Click here for more info.